This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Figurative Language & Literary Devices has 23 clues. Answers range from 3 to 15 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
giving an inanimate object human qualities
a poem that is written to honour a person, place, or object
consecutive words which begin with the same letter
a comparison using "like" or "as" to create a particular image
a poem that tells a story with an emphasis on action and the retelling of events
an object or image that represents an idea
when the vowel sound is repeated in successive words
this poem has 14 lines, regular rhythm and rhyme
when a sentence runs over multiple lines
an exaggerated statement
when two or more words sound alike
a word that imitates a real sound
a contrast of ideas, tone, or images
the attitude of the speaker
the atmosphere of the poem
the character or speaker in a poem
using a word to soften the meaning such as "he passed away" instead of "died"
a direct comparison using "is" to create a particular image
a type of alliteration where the "s" sound is repeated
using two terms together which contradict each other
a published collection of poems
when a statement appears contradictory but is in fact true
a verse in a poem